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Andy Burnham stated during PMQs that he would not cut Britain's benefits bill to increase defence spending, criticizing Conservative proposals to reduce housing

Newly appointed UK leader Burnham faced his first Prime Minister's Questions, pledging to fulfill defence and social spending goals. He vowed to "bring back hop

A thinktank, the Resolution Foundation, has suggested that Chancellor John Healey should consider raising taxes for middle earners to fund increased defence spe

The Defence Secretary stated there is 'no doubt' about Healey's commitment to defence spending, confirming the Chancellor will fund the Defence Investment Plan

Chancellor Healey has pledged to increase defence spending to three percent of GDP, following Donald Trump's recent threats regarding the Falklands. This commit

Britain has shelved a key defence goal, leading to concerns for Australia and suggesting the country cannot afford increased defence spending, a conclusion reac

Former defence ministers have accused John Healey of jeopardizing national security after his U-turn on plans to increase military funding. Healey had previousl

The US is reportedly threatening to oppose Britain over the Falklands if Burnham does not increase defence spending, pushing the UK to meet Nato's 5 percent spe

The U.S. State Department's 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report has criticized Pakistan's defence and intelligence spending for lacking civilian oversight, despite

The new Prime Minister, Burnham, ruled out an early election and did not commit to a date for boosting defense spending to 3% of GDP, despite his Chancellor's r

रक्षा सचिव वेस स्ट्रीटइंग ने कहा है कि एंडी बर्नहैम की सरकार में सैन्य खर्च अन्य विभागों की तुलना में प्राथमिकता होगी, और इससे आर्थिक विकास में 'अभूतपूर्व योगदा

Former defence secretaries are supporting John Healey's plan to use war bonds to increase defence spending, a proposal that his predecessor Rachel Reeves had re

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reaffirmed the UK's commitment to NATO funding, while his defence secretary supported Donald Trump's call for increased defe

Andy Burnham has not committed to Healey's demand for 3% defence spending, as Wes Streeting and Burnham assume their roles amid ongoing debate over military fun

Andy Burnham, as a potential future UK leader, would face significant challenges including defence spending and housing issues.

Andy Burnham, expected to be elected unopposed as the next Labour leader, has called for a more open public debate on defence spending, aligning largely with Ke